jingling

verb

present participle of jingle
as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked

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Recent Examples of jingling The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025 The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts. — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
  1. clinking
  2. tinkling
  3. ringing
  4. rattling
Verb
  • The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of clinking
Verb
  • The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Definition of tinkling
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  • The dust that rises in the afternoons reaches Calama, ringing people’s lives like a halo of potential death.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
  • By the end of Friday, the market had given a ringing endorsement .
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • Though brief, Yoon’s martial law declaration plunged South Korea into a political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy while rattling financial markets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • High yields worldwide have been rattling investors since the war sent oil prices bursting above $100 per barrel in March.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of rattling

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